From the Barn
Welcome to our fourth article in our six-part series on the scales of training. Parts one, two, and three covered rhythm, suppleness, and connection respectively. In this fourth installment, we’ll look at impulsion, what it is, and how to get...
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The difference between good transitions and transitions that need work is like the difference between driving a sports car and riding a city bus. They'll both get you where you want to go, but one experience is smooth, powerful, and...
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Welcome to part two of our six-part series on the scales of training. In each of these articles, you'll learn more about one particular scale of training, as well as how to improve that aspect of your horse's schooling, and...
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Welcome to this six-part series on the scales of training. Here, you'll learn what the scales are, why they're useful, and how they all relate to one another. Each article will address one of the six scales in more detail,...
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When you first learn to ride a horse, most of us are taught to turn by pulling the inside rein. Unfortunately, this is a habit which persists even as we learn new skills. And while it feels very natural to...
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